Trafalgar Tours with Istanbul

Istanbul is the largest city of Turkey. Located in the northwest area of the country, it lies on the Bosphorus strait and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn. Extending both on the European and Asian sides of the strait, Istanbul is the only metropolis in the world situated on two continents. During its long history, Istanbul has served as the capital of the Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire When the new Republic of Turkey was proclaimed in 1923, Ankara was chosen as its capital. Istanbul's historic areas were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. Istanbul is primarily known for its Byzantine and Ottoman architecture which you will experience on your Trafalgar tour.

Trafalgar Escorted Tours visiting Istanbul